The Shocking Truth: 8 Hours of Training Is All Doctors Get on Menopause

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Shattering taboos and exposing medical blind spots, this deeply personal exploration of perimenopause and menopause reveals truths that will validate the experiences of countless women struggling in silence.
Amita Sharma, founder of Nourish Doc, shares a shocking revelation from her research interviewing thousands of experts worldwide: OB-GYNs receive virtually no education about perimenopause in medical school, with just eight hours devoted to menopause during fifteen years of studying female physiology. No wonder so many women find themselves misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety when their hormones begin shifting.
The conversation delves into the profound physical transformations that receive little attention in mainstream discussions. "Your gut microbiome changes, your brain changes," Sharma explains. "You are fundamentally a different person." These changes extend far beyond hot flashes, affecting everything from cognitive function to weight distribution, yet most women navigate this territory without maps or guides.
Most powerfully, Sharma courageously shares her personal awakening during perimenopause – how decades of emotional suppression and people-pleasing suddenly demanded expression. "I was angry at myself for not allowing myself to express, for trying to please other people and not myself," she reveals. This emotional reckoning, while challenging, ultimately led to greater authenticity and self-compassion.
The discussion illuminates how these transitions often spark relationship difficulties, with data suggesting 60% of women experience partnership challenges during this time. Difficult but necessary conversations about changing libido, emotional needs, and personal boundaries emerge as women reconnect with their authentic voices.
Ready to understand your body's transitions with greater clarity and compassion? Visit nourishdoc.com to explore expert-driven resources designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Your journey deserves validation, support, and the wisdom of others who truly understand.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Lift One Self Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Amita Sharma of Nourish Doc (00:00:35)

3. Mindful Moment Meditation Practice (00:01:29)

4. Understanding Perimenopause and Its Impact (00:03:42)

5. Medical Knowledge Gaps and Research Limitations (00:05:00)

6. Fundamental Bodily Changes During Transitions (00:08:04)

7. Emotional Suppression and Relationship Impact (00:10:42)

8. Personal Journey of Self-Discovery (00:15:22)

9. Resources and Support Through Nourish Doc (00:22:41)

10. Closing Thoughts and Call to Action (00:24:32)